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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... #comparison #management ... endocrinology #treatment
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Higher risk for ... Higher risk for ... ortho treatment ... opposite limb XR for comparison ... Orthopedics #Diagnosis #Management
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Algorithms for ... REQUIRED, "LOW RISK ... " CRITERIA, TREATMENT ... Performance of low-risk ... #Comparison #Table
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
block – aims to risk ... those patients at risk ... considered “low risk ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Antibiotics #Risk
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
view chest 0.02 mSv ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... Complications Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Presence of vascular risk ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... compartment syndrome ... - high risk in ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... perioperative risk ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
patients at highest risk ... variable tremor, mask ... Elderly at greatest risk ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #pharmacology #management
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiation is used in paediatric ... passenger 0.04 mSv ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... #Study #Peds #Pediatrics